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Ocean County Mother & Son Admit To Selling Cheap Parts To Military
JACKSON – A Jackson woman and her son have admitted to a long-term scheme of defrauding the U.S. Department of Defense by providing military equipment parts that were not authorized, officials said. Linda Mika, 73, pleaded guilty to count one of an indictment charging her with conspiracy to commit...
BOE plans e-bike ban on school premises
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — The Spring Lake Heights Board of Education (BOE) during its Monday, July 22 meeting introduced a policy that would ban electric bicycles (e-bikes) on school grounds throughout the year. The policy would prohibit “low-speed electric bicycles, low-speed electric scooters, motorized bicycles, motorized scooters and motorized skateboards” on school property at any time.
Officer, K-9 injured as police vehicle crashes through wall of Trenton, NJ, rowhome
Law enforcement officials in Trenton, NJ, are investigating after a police officer and a K-9 were hurt when their vehicle was involved in a crash that sent it through the wall of a rowhome on Thursday. As spotted by SkyForce10 on Thursday, at about 12:30 p.m., the wreckage of a...
15-Year-Old Arrested For Fatal Headshot In Trenton: Prosecutor
The suspect was arrested by U.S. Marshals without incident on Wednesday, July 24 in Norfolk, Va, according to Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri. He was charged with first-degree murder and weapons offenses, Onofri said. At approximately 12:25 a.m. on July 9, Trenton police responded to the 200 block of...
Woman, 72, shot on South Philadelphia street: police
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A crime scene unfolds in South Philadelphia after a 72-year-old woman was shot. The gunfire broke out on the 1200 block of Porter Street Thursday, a little before 5 p.m., according to authorities. The woman suffered a graze wound to her stomach. Medics rushed her to Jefferson...
Former AG Bill Barr personally involved in decision to publicize details of 2020 mail-in ballot probe, DOJ watchdog finds
A Justice Department watchdog has found that former Attorney General Bill Barr was personally involved in the decision to publicize an incident from the 2020 election – nine mail-in ballots for Donald Trump being discarded in a dumpster in Pennsylvania – that flamed the false narrative of widespread voter fraud.
Changes to vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania could be coming
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Changes could be coming for vehicle window tinting in Pennsylvania, including making it part of your yearly state inspection. Senator Jimmy Dillon (D-Philadelphia) plans to introduce legislation to combat vehicle window tint that is too dark and blocks too much light. Currently, in Pennsylvania, Visible Light Transmission (VLT) needs to be […]
This tiny South Jersey town has built stunning boats for 60 years at Viking Yachts
BASS RIVER TOWNSHIP - At 4 p.m., the workday is over for the 1,500 or so craftsmen at the Viking Yachts boat works. The line of cars waiting to make a left out of the factory parking lot onto Route 9 is long enough to require a police officer to direct traffic. Of course, it wasn't always this way. Nothing rarely is. Greatness doesn't often start out great. Viking Yachts, now celebrating its 60th...
Mays Landing Teen is Missing, Police Searching
Police in Hamilton Township are asking the public for help in finding a missing 16-year-old girl. Police say Autumn M. Felmey, 16, of Mays Landing, was last seen Wednesday afternoon. Autumn is described as 5'2" tall, and weighing 110 pounds. She has hazel eyes and purple hair. She has scars...
Routine traffic stop results in 5-year prison sentence for Glassboro, NJ, man
A Glassboro man is headed to prison after cops found a loaded gun during a traffic stop in Vineland last year. On April 26th, 38-year-old Joshua D. Alpheaus pleaded guilty to one charge of unlawful possession of a handgun. Earlier this week, he was sentenced to five years in state...
Pete Davidson gets healthy and substance-free, but reveals 1 drug he hasn’t quit
Former Saturday Night Live alum and Staten Islander Pete Davidson revealed during his “Pete Davidson: Rehab Tour” in Atlantic City that he still struggles to quit marijuana, despite being clean of other substances. “I can’t quit (weed) yet; It’s all I have left,” the comedian shared on July...
Boxing, lifeguard races highlight local sports calendar
Local sports fans have some interesting options this week. Two of the area’s most popular sports – boxing and lifeguard racing – are staging events on Friday while the South Jersey South Shore Baseball League (SJSSBL) playoffs kick into high gear. Atlantic City-based promoter Larry Goldberg –...
Purdy’s Grill in Galloway Township, NJ, is Changing Hands
After a great several year run in Galloway Township, New Jersey … the Osprey Nest & Purdy’s Galloway Grill has just announced that their restaurant will become Costello’s. Purdy’s Galloway Grill has become a regular stop for Stockton University staff and students and AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center....
Ridge and Valley Conservancy to host Ridgetop Circle fundraiser to support conservation efforts in Northwestern New Jersey
WALPACK TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) — Ridge and Valley Conservancy invites the community to an evening of conservation and celebration at their upcoming Ridgetop Circle fundraiser, taking place on Sept. 12 at 5:00 p.m. at the picturesque Walpack Inn. This event aims to raise funds crucial to RVC’s ongoing...
Drowning adds to summer tragedies at NJ pools, lakes and oceans
ELK TOWNSHIP — The body of a 19-year-old was found in a lake less than a half hour after he was reported missing Saturday afternoon. Elk Township police said the man went missing at the Lake Garrison recreation area on Buck Road in the Monroeville section just after 2 p.m.
How many hours will the average New Jerseyan watch the Olympics? A lot, survey says
It's time for the Olympics, and fans throughout the world are gearing up for the televised sports spectacle running from July 26 to Aug. 11 in Paris. And New Jerseyans won't miss much of the games. Hosting Advice, a web hosting adviser, says it surveyed 3,000 sports fans to gauge how much they...
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